The Wandering Disciple

The noble work of law enforcement goes way back to the days of Jesus. In fact, he bible says "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God". While vitally important to the safety and security, the profession is also extremely dangerous. Police officers often risk their life and safety to protect ours. To honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice, the American Police Hall of Fame and Museum has a memorial that honors brave heroes who dies in the line of duty. The 2,000 square foot memorial features the name of every American law enforcement officer killed since the inception of the memorial in 1960. Over 10,300 officers are memorialized in the memorial.  The American Police Hall of Fame and Museum is located in Titusville, Florida. It features a collection that takes you inside the life of a law enforcement officer. From police vehicles and technology to artifacts from famous crimes and events, the museum's 11,000 piece collectio...

The National Law Enforcement Memorial at the American Police Hall of Fame and Museum is a place to pay your respects to the brave heroes that lost their lives in defense of that thin blue line.  Founded in 1960, the American Police Hall of Fame and Museum was the nation's first museum and memorial dedicated to fallen officers.  (Photo: January 24, 2010)

Thousands of messages are forever etched in memorium on Officer Henry Nava Jr's Fort Worth Police Department patrol car.  Officer Nava was killed in the line of duty on December 1, 2005 after being shot while attempting to apprehend a suspect.  The community came together and signed his patrol car with condolences for his family.  Today the car sits on display at the American Police Hall of Fame and Museum in Titusville, Florida.  (Photo: January 24, 2010)

A patrol car from the Brevard County Sheriff’s on display at the American Police Museum and Hall of Fame. The museum is a tribute to the brave men and women who make up our nation’s police force. (Photo: January 24, 2010)

A memorial to fallen Polk County Sheriff’s deputy Matt Williams and his K-9 partner Diogi at the American Police Hall of Fame and Museum. The deputies were killed in the line of duty in September 2006. The memorial is one of many memorials and artifacts on display at the museum dedicated to law enforcement in America. Click on the photo to view more photos from the American Police Hall of Fame and Museum . (Photo: January 24, 2010)

The costume from the Hollywood film "Robocop" is on display at the American Police Hall of Fame and Museum on Titusville, Florida. The museum is home to displays that highlight the history of law enforcement in America. (Photo: January 24, 2010)

The science of crime scene investigation is highlighted in the Crime Lab exhibit at the American Police Hall of Fame and Museum. The gallery reveals the forensic science that is used to process a crime scene. (Photo: January 24, 2010)

Today the nation observes Peace Officers Memorial Day, a day in which we honor those who have sworn to protect and serve us. President John F Kennedy declared May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day by presidential law in 1962. In a proclamation by President George W Bush he proclaimed " Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week pay tribute to the local, State, and Federal law enforcement officers who serve and protect us with courage and dedication. These observances also remind us of the ongoing need to be vigilant against all forms of crime, especially to acts of extreme violence and terrorism." Pictured here is the Law Enforcement Memorial at the American Police Hall of Fame and Museum in Titusville, Florida. Engraved on the marble walls of the memorial are the names of all the peace officers who have been killed in the line of duty throughout the United States. (Photo: January 24, 2010)

Titusville, Florida: The American Police Hall of Fame and Museum is a tribute to the nation’s law enforcement. It is part museum, part memorial and part working training grounds the museum is a great place to pay respects to those in uniform or learn a little about the history of law enforcement. Founded in 1960, the museum was the nation’s first national museum. Originally located in Miami, the museum was relocated to its present day location in Titusville in 2003. Its current location houses a museum dedicated to the history of law enforcement, a memorial to all the officers killed in the line of duty, an indoor shooting range and is home to the National Association of Chiefs of Police and the American Federation of Police & Concerned Citizens. The museum features several exhibits chronicling the history of law enforcement. After being greeted by Robocop, guests can view the following exhibits: • Auto Alley: collection of police cars from Florida agencies as well as the car...